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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,167.82, 135,467.88 and 59,991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,167.82, 135,467.88 and 59,991.20 is: 82,785.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,167.82 : 135,467.88 = 59,991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,167.82/135,467.88 = 59,991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,167.82x = 135,467.88 × 59,991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,167.82x = 8,126,880,288.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,126,880,288.35/98,167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,785.59

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